Borgarfjörður eystri, IS 🇮🇸 Small Airport
ICAO
BIBF
IATA
BGJ
Elevation
80 ft
Region
IS-7
Local Time
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Local Code: Not available
Location: 65.516769° N, -13.81578° E
Continent: Europe
Type: Small Airport
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Borgarfjörður eystri Airport (BIBF (BGJ)) is a small regional airport located near the remote village of Borgarfjörður eystri in East Iceland. It functions primarily as a remote community airfield, rather than a conventional commercial airport, with very low passenger numbers and a limited flight schedule using small aircraft.
The airport is situated at approximately 65.51680° N latitude and -13.81580° W longitude, with an elevation of about 80 feet (24 meters). It features one runway, identified as 1/19. Sources indicate varying lengths for the runway, with some stating 750 meters (approximately 2,460 feet) and others reporting 3280 x 50 feet. The runway surface is dirt.
Its main uses include facilitating local access, medical contingencies, charter activities, and specialized regional logistics, especially for tourists exploring the area's natural beauty and hiking trails. The airport has minimal facilities, offering basic shelter and handling, but no extensive amenities like large lounges, shopping, or dining options. There is no significant historical information readily available beyond its ongoing role as a vital connection for the isolated Borgarfjörður eystri region.
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